By CHARLIE PARENT & ADAM ZAGORIA Class of 2024 four-star guard Ahmad Nowell has committed to UConn, he told ZAGSBLOG. Nowell, the 6-foot, 180-pound guard from Imhotep Institute (PA) and the Team Final AAU program, chose the Huskies over Georgia Tech, Kentucky, and Tennessee. “They [UConn] check all my boxes when it comes to what I want from the playing style to … [Read more...] about Four-star 2024 prospect Ahmad Nowell commits to UConn
St. John’s adds Tennessee transfer Chris Ledlum
By ADAM ZAGORIA Rick Pitino’s offseason rebuild continues with force. St. John’s on Wednesday landed a commitment from Tennessee transfer Chris Ledlum, one of the most sought-over players in the portal. “No place like home,” he announced on social media. The 6-foot-6 Brooklyn native originally committed to Tennessee over St. John’s and Indiana in May but reentered … [Read more...] about St. John’s adds Tennessee transfer Chris Ledlum
Four-star wing Isaiah Abraham commits to NCAA champion UConn
By ADAM ZAGORIA Isaiah Abraham, the 6-foot-7, 200-pound four-star small forward from Paul VI (VA), is headed to play for NCAA champion UConn. Abraham, who is coming off winning the 17U Peach Jam championship with Team Takeover on Sunday, chose the Huskies over Marquette, Providence and Virginia Tech. “I think it was just the connection and the vision and belief for me … [Read more...] about Four-star wing Isaiah Abraham commits to NCAA champion UConn
Class of ’24 Cardinal Hayes big man Steven Solano visits St. John’s
By ADAM ZAGORIA Fresh off averaging 8.2 points and 6.8 rebounds with Expressions Elite at Peach Jam, 6-foot-11 Cardinal Hayes big man Steven Solano visited St. John’s on Monday. St. John’s assistant Van Macon was at Peach Jam all week and has been in hot pursuit of the athletic, versatile big man. “Their message is [head coach Rick] Pitino is the greatest of all time,” … [Read more...] about Class of ’24 Cardinal Hayes big man Steven Solano visits St. John’s
Class of 2025 guard Nigel James Jr. breaks down St. John’s, Rutgers, and Providence visits
By CHARLIE PARENT Class of 2025 guard Nigel James Jr., one of the biggest risers this summer, visited St. John’s, Rutgers, and Providence during the month of June. The 6-foot Cushing Academy product (MA.) has also received offers and interest from UConn, Villanova, Georgetown, Boston College, Iowa, Iowa St., Xavier, and Virginia Tech, among several others. Nigel … [Read more...] about Class of 2025 guard Nigel James Jr. breaks down St. John’s, Rutgers, and Providence visits